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Coffee stains.
My Barking Life wordmark.
coffee stains and splashes.

Fueled by coffee. Inspired by animals. Driven by purpose.

Black burst with "Fill 'er up!" inside.
Cartoon illustration of a dog holding a coffee carafe in his hands.
Giant steaming cup of coffee with the message "WOOF" on the outside.

it's MORE THAN

Several cute dogs of various breeds sit politely and look in an upward direction.

CUTE PET drawings

My Barking Life is an animal advocacy platform dedicated to telling the stories of those who need it most. We use storytelling and art to help shelter dogs (and sometimes cats) get seen and find their forever homes.

shelter dog
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Every dog deserves a fighting chance — especially when the deck has been stacked against them. We use the profits from our art and merchandise sales to sponsor the adoption fees of shelter dogs and help them find their way to new forever homes.

DOGS CURRENTLY SPONSORED BY MY BARKING LIFE:

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A black and white dog with a white collar.

COOKIE MONSTER

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A brown and white dog with a pink nose.

PAULY

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a large black dog in a snow-covered yard.

BRONX

barks & recs

This is where I share the products, tools, and everyday finds that I personally test with my own herd and genuinely love. From enrichment toys and training essentials, to cozy comforts and creative must-haves, every recommendation here is chosen with real-life dog households in mind. If it shows up here, it’s earned its bark of approval.

TAG!

you're it!

A certificate of completion from obedience class and medal for Gus the dog.

At My Barking Life, we believe every dog deserves the chance to succeed — no matter their family’s financial situation.

 

That’s why we've created the Training Assistance Grant (TAG) program to cover the cost of the Foundations First course at Ashton & Co. K9 Academy — made possible by the generosity of our sponsors.

These grants are designed to give dogs and their humans a strong start, building essential skills, confidence, and communication that last a lifetime. By removing the financial barrier to quality training, we hope to keep more dogs in loving homes, strengthen the bond between pets and their people, and set both up for long-term success.

Are you a business or individual interested in sponsoring a training grant? Learn more.

SUPPORT OUR WORK

My Barking Life is committed to giving back. We donate 100% of the net profits from our art and merchandise sales to sponsoring adoption fees for shelter dogs.

Baseball-style jersey t-shirt featuring art of a dog pouring a giant cup of coffee.

the bark boutique

Your home for original dog- and cat-lover merchandise and apparel.

Intentionally bad doodle of a dog with its tongue out.

doodles
for donations

Get a custom doodle portrait of your pet and help a shelter dog find a new home!

Pop art-style portrait of a dog with large ears.

pop art your pet

Celebrate your pet with a custom pop art portrait that pays it forward.

let's woof

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